Asthma Irritants

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Asthmatics have extra-sensitive airways which respond wildly to things most people have little or no problem with. These irritant triggers include:

• cigarette smoke
• pollution
• viruses
• exercise
• cold air

Because our breathing pattern also helps to control our temperature, breathing in very cold air is generally not allowed for any length of time. The airways narrow when exposed to cold air and the person then experiences breathing difficulties. Cigarette smoke, cleaning agents or pollution irritate already sensitive airway linings.